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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — Monday, October 19, 2020, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner David Sullivan and
Commissioner Kate Dean participated in the meeting remotely. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to
order at the appointed time.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments submitted
by individuals via email which reflect their personal opinions and which were read aloud by the County
Administrator:
• Comment regarding the homeless encampment at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and the local
ferry system.
• Comment regarding shooting noise at the Jefferson County Sportsmens Association (JCSA).
• Comment regarding marijuana facilities zoning.
• Comment regarding extension of the free school meal program.
• Comment regarding marijuana facilities zoning.
• Comment regarding marijuana facilities zoning.
• Comment regarding the homeless encampment at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
• Comment regarding a recent EMT/Fire Department outreach event in Port Ludlow.
The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the
Public Comment Period.
PROCLAMATION re: Declaring October 2020 as National Disability Employment
Awareness Month: Developmental Disabilities Coordinator Anna McEnery stated hiring individuals
who have a disability helps build a more inclusive community and the Developmental Disability Board
would like to recognize businesses who employ those with disabilities. After all three Commissioners
read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve a PROCLAMATION re:
Declaring October 2020 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Commissioner Dean
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Ms. McEnery read a list of local businesses
that hire individual with disabilities.
WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Locke
provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County and Emergency Management Director
Willie Bence provided a situation report.
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HEARING re: Planning Commission Recommendation on Final 2020 Docket of
Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Department of Community Development (DCD) Acting
Director Linda Paralez and Lead Associate Planner David Wayne Johnson were present for the hearing.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendations for the Final 2020 Docket of
Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments and DCD's recommendations, and outlined the process for
the docket.
Chair Brotherton opened the hearing for public testimony. The following participated via telephone call
and provided testimony: Jean Ball. Hearing no further comments, Chair Brotherton closed the Public
Hearing. After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to table deliberations until the Afternoon Session at
1:30 p.m. (The public testimony portion of the hearing was opened again prior to the Afternoon Session.
See below)
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dean moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. AGREEMENT re: Ballot Drop Box on Quinault Indian Reservation; No Dollar Amount — For
Property Use Only; Jefferson County Auditor; Quinault Indian Nation
2. AGREEMENT re: Ballot Drop Box on Hoh Indian Reservation; No Dollar Amount — For
Property Use Only; Jefferson County Auditor; Hoh Indian Nation
3. AGREEMENT NO. CLH18247, Amendment No. 17 re: 2018-2020 Consolidated Contract;
An Additional Amount of $948,569 for a Total Amount of $2,706,722; Jefferson County Public
Health; Washington State Department of Health
4. AGREEMENT re: Shelter Facilities and Services; In the Amount of $169,085; Jefferson
County Central Services; Bayside Housing and Services
5. AGREEMENT re: Lake Leland Park Improvement Partnership; In the Amount of $30,000;
Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
6. EASEMENT re: Larry Scott Trail Stormwater Utility and Maintenance, Parcel No. 001 161
004; Jefferson County Public Works; City of Port Townsend
7. LETTER re: Requesting Continued Support for the Washington Coast Restoration and
Resiliency (WCRRI) Capital Budget Request; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health;
Governor Jay Inslee
8. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting of October 12, 2020
9. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated October 12, 2020 Totaling
$1,282,556.70 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with vouchers approved and signed by the
Board of Jefferson County Commissioners are retained by the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works
Department.)
10. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated October
12, 2020 Totaling $139,279.04 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with A/P Warrants
approved by the Payroll Services Manager are retained in the Jefferson County Auditor's Office)
BRIEFING re: Compliance Code Briefing and Notice of Joint Hearing of the Board
of County Commissioners and Jefferson County Board of Health: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney Philip Hunsucker and Code Compliance Coordinator Debra Murdock briefed the Board on the
County's need for a Compliance Code. The proposed Compliance Code is based upon the County's
current Public Nuisance Code, Chapter 8.90 JCC. If the proposed Compliance Code is adopted, Chapter
8.90 would be repealed and replaced.
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After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve a HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Draft
Compliance Code Ordinance; Hearing Scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:20 p.m. in the
Commissioners' Chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend,
WA. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
HEARING DELIBERATIONS re: Planning Commission Recommendation on Final
2020 Docket of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments — Continued: Chair Brotherton reopened
the public hearing to allow for one person from the public who had difficulty calling in her public
testimony earlier. The Board listened to Kathleen Waldron's testimony. Chair Brotherton closed the
public hearing to oral testimony. The Board agreed to resume deliberations during the Afternoon
Session at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was recessed at 11:40 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING DELIBERATIONS re: Planning Commission Recommendation on Final
2020 Docket of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Continued: The Commissioners
deliberated on the items to place on the 2020 Final Docket. The Board discussed in greater detail the
issue of restricting the production and processing of marijuana on Rural Residential zoned properties
and developing regulations to allow some Brinnon properties to connect to the Dosewallips State Park
Sewer System.
County Administrator Morley suggested continuing deliberations to the October 26, 2020 Board of
County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting to allow time for staff and legal counsel to suggest language for
a motion, based on today's discussions. Department of Community Development staff did not have any
timeline objections to moving the deliberations to the next BOCC meeting.
The Commissioners will deliberate and plan to make a decision regarding the following Docket items:
MLA20-00039: Seton — upon a site specific application for a rezone from R10 to R5 (automatically
included), MLA 2000102: Update to the Hadlock Sewer Capital Facilities Plan, MLA19-00019: Unified
Development Code (UDC) Amendment to restrict marijuana production and processing in some or all
rural residential zones, and development of possible Brinnon Sub -area Wastewater Treatment
regulations (no MLA at this time).
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
• County Administrator; upcoming evaluation process and Executive Session
• Review of items to discuss
• Commissioners' Briefing Session; review of past and upcoming meetings
• Washington State Ferries; budgetary issues and how it may affect Jefferson County routes
• Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee (ICC); upcoming meeting on October 22, 2020 at
5:00 p.m. Potential Special ICC meeting on November 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
• Chimacum Park; recent logging
• Clallam County; request to sign onto letter re: CARES Act extension
• Ballot box; many people voting
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Kate Dean, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — Monday, October 26, 2020, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner David Sullivan and
Commissioner Kate Dean participated in the meeting remotely. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to
order at the appointed time.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments submitted
by individuals via email which reflect their personal opinions and which were read aloud by the County
Administrator:
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding shooting noise from the Jefferson County Sportsmans Association.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
• Comment regarding marijuana operations in Rural Residential zones.
The Commissioners addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dean moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO.66-20 re: In the Matter of Cancellation of Unclaimed Warrants Exceeding
One Year
2. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: One Year Extension to the Lease for Use of the West
End's Clearwater Annex; In the Amount of $2,500 per month, plus 12.84% Leasehold Excise
Tax Payable to the State of Washington; Jefferson County Central Services; Quigg Brothers, Inc.
3. AGREEMENT re: Deed of Right for Fitzgerald Property, Parcel No. 991200606; In the
Amount of $35,000; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Washington State
Recreation & Conservation Office
Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2020
4. AFFIRM re: 2020 Lodging Tax Funding Recommendations from the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee (LTAC)
5. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated October 19, 2020 Totaling
$678,308.86 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with vouchers approved and signed by the Board
of Jefferson County Commissioners are retained by the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works Department.)
6. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated October 20, 2020 Totaling $74,483.21
and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated October 20, 2020 Totaling $15,817.61 (Records of all
claims submitted for payment along with A/P Warrants approved by the Payroll Services Manager are retained in
the Jefferson County Auditor's Office)
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent
meetings they attended.
WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Locke
provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County and Emergency Management Director
Willie Bence provided a situation report.
HEARING re: Adoption of the 2021-2026 Six -Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP): Public Works Director/Engineer Monte Reinders, Engineering Services Manager/
Assistant Public Works Director Eric Kuzma and Transportation Planner Wendy Clark-Getzin were
present for the hearing. Ms. Clark-Getzin provided a presentation on the proposed Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the hearing to allow
for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing.
After further discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.67-20 re:
Adoption of the 2021-2026 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 10:48 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
AUTHORIZATION and CONCURRENCE re: Proceeding with Right -of -Way
Acquisition for the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT), Four Corners Road to Anderson Lake State
Park Segment: Public Works Right of Way Representative Mara Dotson briefed the Board on the
progress of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) process and the need to work with the Jefferson County
Public Utility District (PUD) No.I on Right -of -Way acquisition.
Public Works Director/County Engineer Monte Reinders stated that before Public Works can proceed
with making an offer to the PUD for a land trade, they need the Board of County Commissioners'
approval to move forward. After discussion, Commissioner Sullivan moved to proceed with negotiations
with the PUD and property exchange. Commissioner Dean asked if there was specific language needed
for the motion? County Administrator Philip Morley stated the action would be to authorize the Chair to
sign authorization to proceed as outlined in the packet. Commissioner Sullivan agreed to amend his
motion to include that addition. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
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CONTINUED DELIBERATION re: Planning Commission Recommendation on
Final 2020 Docket of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Department of Community
Development Acting Director Linda Paralez and Associate Planner Lead David Wayne Johnson were
present for the continued deliberation of the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Final 2020
Docket of the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments. After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to
table further deliberations until the Afternoon Session at 1:30 p.m. (see later in minutes)
The Quarterly Elected Officials/Department Directors lunch meeting started at 12:00 p.m.
with all three Commissioners present. The meeting was recessed at 1:03 p.m. and reconvened at
1:31 p.m. All three Commissioners were present for the afternoon session.
CONTINUED DELIBERATION re: Planning Commission Recommendation on
Final 2020 Docket of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Department of Community
Development Acting Director Linda Paralez and Associate Planner Lead David Wayne Johnson were
present for the continued deliberation of the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Final 2020
Docket of the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
After discussion, Chair Brotherton stated that there were three items the Commissioners agreed should
be on the 2020 Docket which included the Port Hadlock Sewer project, the Brinnon Wastewater project,
and to narrow the scope of the marijuana producing and processing in rural residential zones.
Commissioner Dean moved to extend the 2020 Docket deadline to April 30, 2020 for the Board of
County Commissioners to consider and to include the Brinnon Wastewater project, Port Hadlock Sewer
project and marijuana production in rural residential zones. County Administrator Philip Morley asked if
the motion would include setting a February 26, 2021 deadline for the Planning Commission to finish its
work on the 2020 Docket? Commissioner Dean agreed to amend her motion to include that addition.
Chair Brotherton seconded the motion for discussion. After discussion, Commissioner Sullivan moved
to amend the motion to remove marijuana production and processing from the 2020 Docket to improve
flexibility. Commissioner Sullivan's motion failed for lack of a second. Chair Brotherton reviewed the
original motion on the table and called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
County Administrator Review; upcoming
Affordable housing; County Administrator to meet with housing providers
Updated guidance from the Treasury; reimbursement for COVID costs. County Administrator
Morley noted that by prior motion, the Board of County Commissioners delegated to him the
authority to enter into subrecipient grant agreements and that now there is a need to give
delegation for grant agreements. Commissioner Dean moved that the previous delegation granted
to the County Administrator applies to the grant agreement, in lieu of subrecipient agreements.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Legislative update: Washington State Ferry budgetary issues, Affordable Housing Sales Tax
School Superintendent: Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts are looking to hire new
Superintendents
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• Letter re: CARES Act funding extension: The Commissioners agreed not to approve signing
onto a letter as requested by Clallam County
• Calendar Coordination and discussion re: Growth Management Act (GMA), JeffCOM recent
outage, Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) and Intergovernmental Coordinating
Committee (ICC) meetings
• Election: Potential civil unrest, ballots and voting
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 2:59 p.m.
until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Kate Dean, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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